Winterville Animal Care
4.7 (236) 2404 Winter Village Dr, Winterville, NC 28590, USAHours:
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Winterville Animal Care
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 891 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 11,756 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 17,140 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 18,308 |
| 4.2 | Figo | 2,602 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 165 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,008 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,343 |
| 4.0 | MetLife | 652 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,407 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.5 | PetPartners | 113 |
| 4.3 | Pets Best | 12,229 |
| 4.6 | Pumpkin | 1,473 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 7,024 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 73,550 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
We cannot thank Dr. Shane, Dr. Christian and the entire team for their dedicated and compassionate care of our sweet boy Bryce recently. Dr. Shane and the technicians worked so hard to diagnose and treat our boy. Dr. Christian provided the most compassionate care when our boy crossed the Rainbow Bridge by explaining what to expect and giving us plenty of time to say our see ya laters. And then to top it off by the end of the week we received the sweetest card signed by the entire team. We can't thank you all enough for all that you have done for our fur babies since we started coming to the office a couple of years ago.
posted: 05/22/2023
The staff is the best! The doctors listen to your concerns and are efficient and gentle with our pets. Lynette and Chris always take care of business with a smile and accuracy.
posted: 08/16/2023
Winterville Animal Care has been with us for many years, through difficult times and very happy times. They shine no matter what the situation is. They were there for us 24-7 for many months of treatment when our beloved cat of 13 years had an aggressive, not curable cancer. We will never be able to thank Dr. Shane and Dr. Christian Proietto and the entire staff for their excellent care and unwaivering compassion in the worst situation we could imagine. We are always in highly competent, loving hands here. Every person at this practice is compassionate and caring. Thank you Winterville Animal Care for making our pets and lives better, always!! Shelley & Bill Fowler
posted: 07/31/2023
The staff was amazing and friendly and comforting to this nervous dog Mom who was dropping her 100 pound baby off for the first time ever for surgery. From the receptionist who handles the phone calls, to the office lady who calmed my nerves at check in, and all the way to the back with the techs and Vet it was a wonderful experience. I Highly recommend!
posted: 08/18/2022
We have been taking our dogs to this clinic for years and have had a very positive experience. The vets are always super friendly and everyone is so kind to our pups. Would happily recommend to anyone!!
posted: 04/21/2023